Die cutting

Displayways adds staff and finishing to improve customer service

Displayways has completed a restructuring, rebranding and re-investment programme.

AG/CAD offers display production system with addition of Dyss printers

AG/CAD has moved into wide-format printer sales and will launch the Dyss Apollo Hybrid GH2200 machine at Sign & Digital UK in April alongside a new version of its KaseMake software.

Phoenix opts for flatbed duo via Océ

Leicester-based digital printer Phoenix Colour has boosted its production portfolio with a double investment with Océ in an Arizona 360 GT flatbed printer and Zund G3 L2500 cutting table.

Heidelberg makes VLF and packaging appointments

Heidelberg has established a Very large Format and Postpress Packaging division, appointing company veteran Stefan Hasenzahl to head it up.

Me & my... Roland Soljet Pro4 XR-640

For a small signs business with just one printer-cutter machine running flat out, reliability, quality and speed are all critical components

Glossop Cartons scoops Highcon Euclid first from Chesapeake

Glossop Cartons is set to take on the world's first Highcon Euclid digital cutting and creasing machine.

Coatings Direct buys B1 diecutter for fast turnarounds

East Anglian specialist print finisher Coatings Direct is targeting national work by bringing in an SBL B1 machine to join its diecutting cylinders.

Project Hang Up turns print waste into Xmas decorations

Stationery printer Benwells has teamed up with graphic designer Project Hang Up to create recycled turtle dove decorative hang ups to highlight the plight of the endangered birds and our disposable...

Superior Creative invests in 'world's biggest' die-cutter

Wiltshire-based Superior Creative, the litho and digital printer, has invested hundreds of thousands in a Diecut Goldline, which the manufacturer claims will be the biggest in the world.

Nixon sets up Conversion to distribute Highcon, Scodix kit

Former KBA executive sales director Mark Nixon is back in print and will sell Highcon and Scodix kit through Conversion, his new distribution business.

Flowprint equips itself to target folding carton market

Flowprint has spent around 750,000 finishing its folding box department with the arrival of an SBL STS-1050 cutting and creasing platen and Sakurai Oliver offset press.

Geoff Neal Litho opens 600,000 short run department

Direct mail printer Geoff Neal Litho has invested around 600,000 in a Heidelberg Anicolor press and finishing machinery to offer short run services.